The Trial of Leopold and Loeb A Primary Source Account |
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| Author:
| Payment, Simone |
| Series title: | Great Trials of the Twentieth Century Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-1-61513-219-5 |
| Publication Date: | Feb 2009 |
| Publisher: | Rosen Publishing Group
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| Book Format: | Mixed media product |
| List Price: | USD $58.50 |
Book Description:
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In 1920's Chicago, the city was shocked by the brutal murder of Bobby Franks. Through the diligent detective work of two Chicago newspapermen and local authorities, the murderers were revealed as two bored, privileged teenagers. Using primary source material that documents the trial, the book features the defense of Clarence Darrow, the famous attorney who defended the murderers against the death penalty.
In 1920's Chicago, the city was shocked by the brutal murder of Bobby Franks. Through the diligent detective work of two Chicago newspapermen and local authorities, the murderers were revealed as two bored, privileged teenagers. Using primary source material that documents the trial, the book features the defense of Clarence Darrow, the famous attorney who defended the murderers against the death penalty.